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'''[[Template:Indication Géographique ProtégéeFr |IGP]] Sel de Guérande / Fleur de sel de Guérande ''' are hand-harvested [[sea salt|sea salts]] originating exclusively from the [[salt]] marshes of the Guérande peninsula in [[France]]. They are unrefined, unwashed and additive-free [[sea salt|sea salts]]. They mainly consist of [[sodium|sodium chloride]] crystals, but also naturally contain other [[mineral salts]]
and trace elements.
The production of ‘Sel de Guérande’ and ‘Fleur de sel de Guérande’ is based on a natural process of
concentration of [[salt]] in sea water, which circulates through a series of pools until it reaches the point
of crystallisation in the final basin, the crystalliser or [[salt]] pan.

'''Sel de Guérande'''

‘Sel de Guérande’ is a grey [[sea salt]] consisting of [[salt]] crystals which form on the natural clay base of
the [[salt]] pan. It is harvested by hand from the [[brine]] in the [[salt]] pan using a special tool. After storage
and sorting, the ‘Sel de Guérande’ [[salt]] can be packaged either as it is, or after drying or grinding, in
order to obtain [[salt]]s of different granule sizes and moistness.

'''Fleur de sel de Guérande'''

‘Fleur de sel de Guérande’ is formed of light, fine, brittle crystals which, under favourable climatic
conditions (wind and sun), form on the surface of the [[brine]] in the [[salt]] pans producing grey [[salt]]. The
[[fleur de sel]] ([[salt]] blossom) is harvested by hand by skimming the surface of the [[salt]] pan using a special
tool, before it can sink to the bottom of the pool, where it is no longer harvested as [[salt]] blossom.
The [[salt]] blossom differs from grey [[salt]] as it crystallises on the surface of the [[salt]] pans and is white in
colour (it has no contact with the base of the [[salt]] pans). After storage and sorting, it is packaged
either as it is, or after partial drying to improve its flow.

'''Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area'''

— the harvesting of the ‘Sel de Guérande’ or the ‘Fleur de sel de Guérande’ [[salt]]

— the bulk storage of the ‘Sel de Guérande’ or the ‘Fleur de sel de Guérande’ [[salt]]

— the first packaging process which allows the products to be traced if they are re-packaged at a
later date outside the geographical area

'''Gastronomy'''

The [[Template:Indication Géographique ProtégéeFr |IGP]] Sel de Guérande / Fleur de sel de Guérande are kept in a cool, dry place away from heat and light; the container in which they are stored must be securely closed after opening. It is a product that has always appreciated in cuisines from around the world, not only because it is an essential condiment, but also for its culinary and gustatory virtues. The subtle flavour makes it possible to enhance the taste of food that it accompanies. In addition to including in savoury dishes, in French cuisine it is also widely used for making [[desserts]] such as ''Mini-crêpes de sarrasin'', or ''Sauce au chocolat et sel de Guérande''.

'''Reference:  [http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/quality/door/registeredName.html?denominationId=3652 The European Commission] ''' 

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